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Old 03-16-2010, 04:09 PM   #6
Lil bastard
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One of 3 things or any combo thereof;

Battery is kaput - running it down can damage the plates.

Alternator is kaput - trying to charge a failed battery, or lacking the stabilizing effect of the battery fried one or more pairs of diodes.

Starter Switch (ignition) - common failure on these cars - never If...always When - I always have a spare on hand - cheap.

Then there's the Perfecta or Trifecta...

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